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Board of Supervisors’ Ad Hoc Committee on Housing and Homelessness Programs in concert with the Chief Administrative Office, Health and Human Services Agency, and the Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board:
1) Receive a presentation on and approve the revised conservative project timeline as outlined in Attachment A, that includes an estimated close of services at 299 Forni Road in March 2027 and the continued exploration of services at 300 Forni Road;
2) Authorize staff to complete an environmental analysis of the contemplated project as outlined in the timeline while pursuing ways to reduce the timeline for a potential build at 300 Forni Road; and
3) Delegate authority to the Purchasing Agent to execute agreements, not to exceed $500,000 cumulatively, for architectural, planning, and environmental services for the 300 Forni Road site, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: State and Federal Housing and Homelessness Funding, State and Federal Behavioral Health Funding, and General Fund from pandemic-related funding and from the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians related to the Indian Creek Ranch Subdivision.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
History
On July 1, 2021, the City of Placerville requested the County identify two members of the Board of Supervisors to discuss issues relative to homelessness within city limits with two members of the Placerville City Council. On July 13, 2021, with Legistar file 21-1125, the Board appointed Supervisors Thomas and Hidahl to the “Two-by-Two” meeting. Over the next months, the Board directed that staff explore the development of an emergency homeless shelter to reduce fire danger from active encampments, particularly following the Caldor Fire and its devastation. On November 9, 2021, with Legistar file 21-1668, the Board of Supervisors directed HHSA to work with El Dorado Opportunity Knocks (EDOK) to assess potential sites for a Navigation Center with an emergency shelter component...
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